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Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison, emerging motion‑picture producers, finish their debut feature and ignite excitement in Los Angeles. Their momentum leads them to acquire the rights to a novel that promises their next big project. A well‑connected industry figure introduces them to key contacts, and soon every studio in Hollywood wants a piece of their vision.
However, the pressure of success strains Chase’s marriage and forces Keith to confront his daughter Andi’s controversial stardom ambitions. As the duo gain respect and influence, they face the dilemma of whether cultural change through film is worth the costs they must pay.
The story follows their rise amid the Motion Picture Industry’s glitter and grit, illustrating friendship, faith, and the pursuit of dreams on the silver screen.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Karen Kingsbury
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